needlefish

• Nom désignant un poisson au corps long et mince, avec des mâchoires allongées en forme de bec, que l'on trouve généralement dans les eaux côtières.

A noun referring to a type of fish with a long, slender body and elongated jaws, typically found in coastal waters.

1. Elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishC1formal

   A type of fish with long toothed jaws, abundant in coastal waters.

   Orphie

   • The needlefish is known for its slender body and sharp teeth.
   • Fishermen often catch needlefish in the Mediterranean Sea.
   • Needlefish are surface-dwelling predators that hunt small fish.

   Synonymesbillfishgargarfish

2. Fish with long tubular snoutC1formal

   A fish with a slim body covered with bony plates and a long tubular snout.

   Orphie

   • The needlefish uses its long snout to catch prey.
   • Its body is covered with bony plates for protection.
   • Needlefish are often found in tropical and subtropical waters.

   Synonymesgarfish